Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
Cleistocactus
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Cleistocactus
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
Cleistocactus
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cleistocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.